Sweet Wanomi
B.Withers Lyrics
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Cracklin' fireplace keeps us warm
Whisprin' wind through weepin' willows
And sweet Wanomi restin' in my arms
In a soft light her eyes are gleamin'
Pretty little hand covers
Up her mouth when she yawns
Sweet Wanomi restin' in my arms
Sleepy kisses, warm me softly
Get much warmer later on
I reach for the light and turn it off
Uh, huh, sweet Wanomi restin' in my arms
Sweet Wanomi restin' in my arms
Sweet Wanomi restin' in my arms
Sweet Wanomi restin' in my arms
The lyrics to Bill Withers's song "Sweet Wanomi" describe a cozy, intimate scene in which the singer is holding his beloved Wanomi in his arms. The setting is described as a room with soft satin pillows and a crackling fireplace, with the sound of whispering wind through weeping willows adding to the peaceful atmosphere. The singer notes that Wanomi's eyes are gleaming in the soft light and that she covers her mouth with her hand when she yawns. The image is one of tenderness, warmth, and contentment.
As the song continues, the singer describes the physical comfort he feels from Wanomi's sleepy kisses and the increasing warmth between them. The final verse has the singer reaching for the light to turn it off, indicating that he and Wanomi are going to sleep together. It's a simple and sweet love song, with a focus on the quiet moments between two people who care for each other deeply.
Line by Line Meaning
In a room with soft satin pillows
I am in a room with comfortable and lavish soft satin pillows around me.
Cracklin' fireplace keeps us warm
The fireplace is creating warmth that is making us cozy and comfortable.
Whisprin' wind through weepin' willows
The wind is slightly whispering through the sad and droopy willow trees around us.
And sweet Wanomi restin' in my arms
I am holding my dear and cherished Wanomi close to my heart.
In a soft light her eyes are gleamin'
The soft light is making her eyes gleam and shine.
Pretty little hand covers
Her small and delicate hand covers
Up her mouth when she yawns
her mouth when she yawns, which shows that she is tired but peaceful.
Wake me up, I must be dreamin' that
This moment with Wanomi feels like a dream, something so good that it cannot possibly be real.
Sleepy kisses, warm me softly
Our sweet and gentle kisses are making me feel warm and content.
Get much warmer later on
As the night goes on, things will continue to feel more and more warm and intimate for us.
I reach for the light and turn it off
I turn off the light to make our moment more intimate and private.
Uh, huh, sweet Wanomi restin' in my arms
I am overcome with joy and love as I hold Wanomi in my arms.
Sweet Wanomi restin' in my arms
I am grateful and happy to have Wanomi in my arms, giving me comfort and joy.
Sweet Wanomi restin' in my arms
Wanomi brings me peace and happiness as she rests in my embrace.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BILL WITHERS
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@erinh3108
My Mama’s Funeral Is Tomorrow. She Suffered With Congestive Heart Failure and Dementia with Sundowners For The Past Year.
I Would Sing, Dance and Point To Her Smiling Throughout This Song…
In The Early Stages She Would Sing Along With Me…
Last Friday January 26, 2024 I Visited Her At Home To Play This Song Again, Singing.
I Always Was Told The Hearing Is The Last To Go…
I Also Played Beth Hart’s Song “Mama This Ones For You” As This Was Gary’s Song For Her From Him.
There Was A Tear From Her Eye Which I Gently Wiped Away.
We All Have One Mother and There Are No Guidebooks Which Truly Exist On Raising Children. It Is Hands On.
The First Four Of Us (Our Parents Quad Being So Close In Age) Lived On Meager Means But Was Rich In Love and Laughter…
The Remaining Two Younger Siblings Though A Difference In Ages Have Different Memories…
I Like To Hope It Was My Eldest Brother Mickey Who Passed Away January 21, 2006 From Cancer At The Age Of 46, Was The One Who Mama Saw To Help Guide Her From This World To Heaven…
Until We See Each Other Again Mama…
The Love Endures
@acwatercolors
Lyrics :
"When I wake up in the morning, love
And the sunlight hurts my eyes
And something without warning, love
Bears heavy on my mind
Then I look at you
And the world's alright with me
Just one look at you
And I know it's gonna be
A lovely day (lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
(Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
A lovely day (lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
(Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
When the day that lies ahead of me
Seems impossible to face
When someone else instead of me
Always seems to know the way
Then I look at you
And the world's alright with me
Just one look at you
And I know it's gonna be
A lovely day (lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
(Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
A lovely day (lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
(Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)"
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Let's be honest, we all searched for this.
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🤣💀💀
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We did
@OkamixOni
you're just like everyone else
@-maya-6498
that is correct :)
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@stephenrodriguez5709
Really liked this song in 1977 when I was 29 years old, Really like this song now at 71 years old in 2020!
@MrsSlocombesPuddyCat
Loved this song in 77 when I was 7....adore it still
@DigUrOwnHole
if more people would share your good mood this world would be a better place Stephen!
@prestonm3634
give me wisdom stephen